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Every week on "World of Jenks," we step out of our comfort zones and spend the night in someone else's shoes. Thanks to Andrew (and his omnipresent camera crew), we've gotten a fly-on-the-wall look at everything from autism to activism, and a newfound respect for that which we don't understand. And since this is a show about opening our eyes and pushing past our boundaries, it's only fitting that the soundtrack would force us to stop, listen and question everything we thought we knew about music.

Case in point, U.K. imports Mumford & Sons. Sure, they call themselves folk rockers (y'know, like Simon & Garfunkel), but these guys are nothing like the old timers gathering dust in your parents' vinyl collection. For starters, they're young (i.e., early to mid-20s), they like to dress up (think Fall Out Boy, only British), and, most refreshing of all, they've all got serious talent. Soundwise, they remind us of Dispatch--a freshman year rite of passage--but with more of a bluegrass flavor (and none of that nasty, behind-the-scenes breakup biz). Plus, unlike some overly auto-tuned pop stars we know, all four band members can sing AND play an instrument, and they'd sooner die than be caught lip-synching on "SNL."

Even better? While they're not doing this for the fame (they just like making awesome music, OK??), it looks as though Mumford & Sons are starting to get some well-earned recognition. Their catchy, acoustic-heavy single, "Little Lion Man," (off their 2009 debut EP, Sigh No More), is currently No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Song Chart (though you might remember it from the "WOJ" promos), and they've had tracks on "Grey's Anatomy" (love) and "Lone Star" (R.I.P).

So forget what you think you know about folk music and give these guys a shot by checking out their official website and watching the "Little Lion Man" music video below. Oh, and don't blame us if Mumford & Sons make you a convert. (For the record, we've heard Simon & Garfunkel and, well, your parents might be on to something.)

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Wanna get "MADE" into a rock star? Just Kait singer Kaitlyn DiBenedetto knows a little something about that. Born and bred in New Jersey (a.k.a. The State That Springsteen Put On The Map), Kaitlyn borrowed her dad's drumset at age five, picked up her first guitar as a pre-teen and started slappin' da bass ("I Love You, Man," anyone?) before the rest of us had even passed Drivers Ed. By sweet sixteen, her punk pedigree also grew to include songwriting, and she scored her first big break when her song, "U Suck," was chosen as the new (and appropriately named) theme song to MTV's dating disaster series, "Parental Control".

So what makes this girl different from all other aspiring Avrils? That'd be her edge. After you get past Kaitlyn's wholesome, girl-next-door looks (think Amanda Bynes), you'll notice she's actually rockin' some razor-sharp vocals (think Joan Jett). Her femme, Fall Out Boy-style single, "Heart Shaped Bruise" is more Pixies punk than Selena sweet, and her steamy cover of "Hot Stuff" is enough to make Miley Cyrus and the Disney Dream Team blush.

Now at the ripe old age of eighteen, Kaitlyn's already released her first EP, Being On TV (Again), seen her new single, "Sick," tearin' it up on E! and landed a killer track ("Girls World") in "MADE, The Movie" (slow down, girl!). Download her pump-you-up pop anthem for free at MTV.com, plus peep Just Kait's upcoming VMA tour dates, watch the music videos for "Sick" and "U Suck," and then check out the rest of the "MADE, The Movie" soundtrack, below!

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Songs from the "MADE, The Movie" soundtrack:

"C’Mon” -- The Soft Pack (Theme Song)
"My Friends" --  The Franks
"Fascination Girl” -- Tha Vill
"Getting By" --  The Robotanists
"Faces In The Dark” --  Generationals
"Won't Give In” -- Lovers Electric
"Cryin' Shame" -- Happy Problems
"Bad Luck Charm" -- The Eyeliners
“Ride It” -- Performed by Tha Vill
"Feel Good About It" -- Marching Band
"Blindspot" -- Performed by Darling
“Leather Wings” -- This Will Destroy You
"Is It Over" --  Lovers Electric
“Young Pioneers” -- Uncut
“Night Stroll” -- Moonlit Sailor
“Show You Mine” -- Alyx
“Original” -- Big In Japan
"Stacking Up Reasons" -- Buildings Breeding
"Girl's World" -- Just Kait
“Float” -- Sissy Wish

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Audrina Patridge isn't the only Hillzie who's got the inside scoop on up-and-coming new artists. Last week, Stephanie Pratt took time outta her busy feuding-with-Kristin-Cavallari schedule to film a cameo for Hot Chelle Rae's new video, "I Like To Dance." And in her (negligibly) unbiased opinion, these guys have major hit potential.

"ok not because i have a new crush on the band but for real i can't stop playing 'I Like to Dance,'" Steph tweeted shortly after filming wrapped. And we're kinda inclined to agree. Not only is the four-man electro pop squad easy on the eyes ('specially you, Ian!) but they have an edgy, punk rock sound that calls to mind some type of retro, Queen-inspired mash-up between Franz Ferdinand and Panic! at the Disco.

So check out these pix of Spencer's sis bonding with the band (love the leather, lady!), then hit up the guys' official site to get the latest scoop on their first-evs album, Lovesick Electric, which hits stores Tuesday, Oct. 27! Oh, and check back soon to watch Steph's scene-stealin' cameo! (Uh, in the meantime, help kill time by watching Spencer get his faced punched in Fall Out Boy's "I Don't Care.")

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After schmoozing with Fall Out Boy (and honorary thug Robin Thicke) last week, Snoop's breaking bread with some of the biggest, baddest dudes to ever play in the NFL. Get a sneak peek at tonight's Dogg After Dark action by hearing what Priest Holmes (a.k.a. 2002's Offensive Player of the Year) has to say about getting slammed by a 400-pound behemoth.

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Thanks to Snoop Dogg, we've gotten to see Paris Hilton rap, Nick Cannon stake out a ladies room and Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend stuff her face with BBQ ribs. And tonight's round of celebrity interviews yielded another crop of memorable moments at the Dogghouse.

Did ya like hearing about Robin Thicke's Chronic fetish? How 'bout F.O.B.'s cartoon obsession? Take our poll and let us know which of Snoop's sit-downs had you glued to your seat this week.

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After watching the first three episodes of Dogg After Dark, we can safely (albeit embarrassingly) say Snoop has more celebrity guest stars than we have actual friends. And this week, the famous faces just keep on comin'! Watch this sneak peek from tonight's ep, admire Snoop's ability to chat up Pete Wentz like they're long-lost emo soulmates and get ready for that crazy crossover cartoon starring Snoop Dogg and the dudes from Fall Out Boy!

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This week's been full of ups and downs. We said hello to (the still-dreamy!!) Carson Daly, goodbye to TRL and watched our fave stars from the past 10 years brave the screaming fans in Times Square one last time to send the once-beloved show out in a blaze of live music glory.

And since the MTV veejays, the fans and the performers (like Beyonce, 50 Cent, Fall Out Boy and yes, the Backstreet Boys) put on such a brave face, we've decided to celebrate the last-ever week of TRL by posting these amazing performance clips from Total Finale Live. Check em' out, plus catch our all-time fave "Top Ten" countdowns after the jump.

Oh, and feel free to dance in your seats (and/or break out the "I LOVE YOU, CARSON!" signs) one last time. It's what TRL would've wanted.

+ After the jump, catch the Top Ten Funniest Videos, and the Top Ten Times Square Moments.
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It's official: Total Request Live (a.ka. TRL, a.k.a. the show that introduced us to the likes of Britney Spears, *NSYNC and blink-182 and made Times Square synonymous with Screaming Tween Girls) is O-V-E-R.

And while normally we hate teary goodbyes (we're the strong, silent type), last night was one farewell extravaganza we weren't gonna miss.

Check out these pics from Total Finale Live and relive the amazingness of seeing TRL's original veejay (and our late 90's crush) Carson Daly and Damien Fahey (our early 2000's crush) co-host the best buh-bye in TV history, featuring performances by Beyonce and Fall Out Boy and appearances by Justin Timberlake, Ludacris and Diddy.

Then head over to TRL's homepage to catch tons more behind-the-scenes footage, show highlights, live performances and a decade's worth of mushy photo booth memories. TRL 4EVA!

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